Assistant Engineer Oceans

fossmaritime; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,028 - 163,812; Full time

Job summary

Foss Maritime in Seattle seeks a Marine Engineer to maintain vessel machinery and systems and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will conduct bunkering, troubleshoot machinery, and support vessel readiness.

The position requires a valid US Coast Guard MMD or MMC, TWIC, and a minimum of two years' experience. Compensation is approximately $148,920 annually based on a typical schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Marine Engineer.
• Valid identification for travel.
• Must be a current member of the Union or able to join the Union upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all vessel machinery and systems including propulsion and auxiliary power.
• Ensure operation of monitoring and alarm systems.
• Conduct vessel bunkering operations in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and maintain fuel and fluid levels in tanks.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery malfunctions.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Troubleshooting and Repair

Safety Compliance

Job description

About the Role

As an Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our mission to provide safe and reliable maritime services. You'll work alongside a dedicated team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Maintain all vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion, auxiliary power generation, ancillary equipment, and deck and cargo handling systems.
• Ensure proper operation of all controls, monitoring, and alarm systems.
• Oversee and conduct vessel bunkering operations, ensuring full compliance with established fueling procedures and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and maintain fuel and fluid levels in all vessel tanks; take and document monthly oil samples for analysis.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machinery malfunctions as needed to ensure safe and continuous vessel operation.
• Perform special duties, preventative maintenance, and assigned projects to support overall vessel readiness and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Marine Engineer.
• Valid identification for travel.
• Must be a current member of the Union or able to join the Union upon hire.

What We Offer

Pay for this position is $816 per day. The estimated annual compensation is $148,920, based on an even-time schedule of 182.5 working days per year.

Drug Free Workplace

Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.